Synopsis
World Cigarettes South Korea focuses on the extent to which the market has evolved during the last twelve years in line with changing smoking habits in South Korea, the competitive environment and economic developments. The end result is an accurate and objective interpretation of market trends (since 1990) and directions, assessing underlying currents of change and projecting the market scenarios of the future, providing forecasts to 2021.
Summary
KT&G’s dominance of the South Korean cigarette market continues to decline, its share having fallen by 31.6% points since 2000. However, it continues to be the clear leader in the market, leading the number two player, PMI by around 39% points in 2011.
The South Korean cigarette market is large, at around 90 billion pieces and per capita consumption remains high at around 1,850 pieces although this is in slow but gradual decline. Smoking prevalence is high with 42% of adult males still smoking although this is down from 68% in 1990. Few South Korean women smoke.
Table of Contents
Overview
Market Size
Cigarette Consumption, 1990-2012
Per Capita Consumption, 1990-2012
Retail Sales, Cigarettes, 2004-2008
Market Structure
Market Breakdown, Domestic vs International Brands, 2000-2011
Market Breakdown by Price Category, 2000-2012
Major Brands by Price Category, 2011
Market Breakdown by Level of Tar, 2003-2006 & 2008-2010
Slim Cigarette Sales, 1997-2009
Manufacturers & Brands
Manufacturer Sales & Market Share, 2000-2012
KT&G: Brand Shares, 2009
PMI: Share of Leading Brands, 2007-2012
Brand Family Shares, 2000-2011
Taxation & Retail Prices
Taxation
Tax & Price Increases, 1994-2012
Retail Prices
KT&G: Cigarette Prices, 2009
The Smoking Population
Smoking Population, 1990-2011
Smoking Incidence by Gender, 2005-2010
Production & Trade
Production
Cigarette Production, 1990-2012
Imports
Imports of Cigarettes, 1990-2012
Imports by Country of Origin, 2000-2012
Exports
Exports of Cigarettes, 1990-2012
Exports by Country of Destination, 2000-2012
Operating Constraints
Advertising Restrictions
Health Warnings/Labelling Requirements
Other Restrictions
Company Profiles
KT&G
Philip Morris Korea Inc
British American Tobacco Korea Ltd
Prospects & Forecasts
Consumption Forecasts to 2021
List Of Tables
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List Of Figures
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